Learning Objective: 1.5 Understanding the sense of hearing.

Learning Outcomes:
 Identify the structure of the human ear.
 Explain the functions of the different parts of the ear.
 Describe how we hear.

1. Label the diagram below to identify the structure of the human ear using the words
given.

Ear lope Auditory nerve Cochlea

a)
Ossicles

b)
Eustachian tube c)

2. Identify the parts of the ear with the correct functions using the words given below to
explain the functions of the different parts of the ear.

Eustachian tube Auditory nerves Eardrum Ear canal

Part of Ear Function

Ear pinna Collects and channel sound wave into the ear canal.
Directs sound wave to the eardrum.
Vibrates with the same frequency of the sound.
Oscicles Amplifies sound vibrations passed by the eardrum.
Cochlea Detect and converts sound wave into impulses.
Send impulses to the brain.
Equalises the air pressure on both sides of the eardrum.

3. Complete the statement below to describe how we hear using the words given.
sound ossicles auditory

The ear detects stimulus in the form of __________________ wave when it hits the
eardrum and is amplified by the ___________________. A tubular shaped cochlea
which contains receptors will then convert the sound vibrations into sound impulses
which are then sent to the brain through the _____________________ nerve.
Learning Objective: 1.5 Understanding the sense of hearing.

Answer Scheme

1. Label the structure of the human ear using the words given below.

Ear lope Auditory nerve Cochlea

a) Auditory nerve
Ossicles

b) Ear lope
Eustachian tube c) Cochlea

2. Identify the parts of the ear with the correct functions using the words given below to
explain the functions of the different parts of the ear.

Eustachian tube Auditory nerves Eardrum Ear canal

Part of Ear Function

Ear pinna Collects and channel sound wave into the ear canal.
Ear canal Directs sound wave to the eardrum.
Eardrum Vibrates with the same frequency of the sound.
Oscicles Amplifies sound vibrations passed by the eardrum.
Cochlea Detect and converts sound wave into impulses.
Auditory nerves Send impulses to the brain.
Eustachian tube Equalises the air pressure on both sides of the eardrum.

3. Complete the statement below to describe how we hear using the words given.
sound ossicles auditory

The ear detects stimulus in the form of sound wave when it hits the eardrum and is
amplified by the ossicles. A tubular shaped cochlea which contains receptors will then
convert the sound vibrations into sound impulses which are then sent to the brain
through the auditory nerve.